Zapata Quantum Secures $6.685M in Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants, Triggering Series A Conversion

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Zapata Quantum, Inc. has secured $6.685 million through the sale of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants, with an option for up to $15 million, providing crucial capital for working capital and general corporate purposes. This financing also triggered the automatic conversion of 15 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock.

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• Secured $6.685M Financing

  Zapata Quantum, Inc. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, selling 6,685 shares of newly designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 7,612,161 common shares, for gross proceeds of $6.685 million.

• Potential for $15M Capital Raise

  The offering allows for the sale of up to 15,000 Series D shares (convertible into 34,160,784 common shares) and warrants for up to 17,080,392 common shares, totaling up to $15 million in gross proceeds.

• Automatic Series A Preferred Stock Conversion

  The initial closing of this offering, which constituted a financing with aggregate gross proceeds of at least $5 million, triggered the automatic conversion of all 15,000 outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 15,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

• Dilutive Terms with Price Protection

  The Series D preferred stock and warrants are convertible/exercisable at an initial price of $0.4391 per share, near the current market price, and include price protection adjustments for subsequent lower-priced issuances, indicating significant potential dilution for existing shareholders.

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This filing is a critical development for Zapata Quantum, directly addressing the severe financial challenges, including a going concern warning and zero revenue, disclosed in its recent 10-K. The company successfully raised $6.685 million in gross proceeds, with the potential to raise up to $15 million, which is a substantial capital infusion relative to its market capitalization. While the offering is highly dilutive, involving convertible preferred stock and warrants priced at or near the current market price, it provides essential working capital to extend the company's operational runway. The terms include price protection for investors and restrictive covenants on future company actions, reflecting the company's distressed position. A significant positive outcome of this financing is the automatic conversion of 15 million shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock, simplifying the capital structure. Investors should monitor the company's ability to utilize this capital effectively and its progress towards achieving profitability.